Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 116 Butler, Samuel 1612 1680 Civicus, Mercurius Canne, J. O'Danachair, Donal Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. "Hudibras" by Samuel Butler is a satirical poem written during the tumultuous period of the late 17th century, reflecting the English Civil War and its aftermath. The poem presents a humorous take on the adventures and character of Sir Hudibras, a knight who embodies the contradictions and absurdities of his time, particularly focusing on religious and political conflicts that arose during the war. The opening of "Hudibras" introduces us to the titular character, Sir Hudibras, depicting him as a knight with a comically grandiose sense of self and a variety of humorous traits. It establishes a backdrop of societal chaos and conflict, as various factions engage in battles that betray their true causes. Sir Hudibras is characterized as knowledgeable, yet foolish, as he struggles with debates and logic. His squire, Ralpho, serves as a foil, showcasing a different kind of wit. Together, they embark on absurd adventures, highlighting the satirical commentary on the religious fanaticism and moral hypocrisy prevalent during their era. The narrative invites readers to laugh at the folly of its characters while simultaneously reflecting on the serious themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexity of human motivations amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 690208 690209 2024-10-02T14:43:30.571017 2023-10-03T03:56:13.493898 text/html text/html 690201 690202 2024-10-02T14:43:31.016021 2023-10-03T03:56:13.859954 text/html text/html 350237 2024-10-02T14:43:50.326428 application/epub+zip 358041 2024-10-02T14:43:37.287981 application/epub+zip 312346 2024-10-02T14:43:34.700996 application/epub+zip 717748 2024-10-02T14:43:56.009430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 644169 2024-10-02T14:43:47.266436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425201 2022-09-03T05:00:44.944925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594193 594221 2024-10-02T14:43:29.944059 2023-10-03T03:56:13.019896 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 589121 2020-12-28T10:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232245 2020-12-28T10:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18929 2024-10-02T14:43:56.157385 application/rdf+xml 24730 2024-10-02T14:43:35.259009 image/jpeg 4757 2024-10-02T14:43:34.980997 image/jpeg 347261 2024-10-02T14:43:31.069010 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia